Concurrent with the official unveiling of the refreshed 2024 GMC Sierra HD on October 6th in Detroit, General Motors announced the refreshed version of GMC’s heavy-duty truck in the Middle East.
The automaker announced the 2024 GMC Sierra HD’s substantial enhancements in the Middle East, the brand’s first market outside of North America. As such, the company’s local affiliate confirmed that the 2024 Sierra HD will arrive in Southwest Asian countries within the next year.
“Through the new 2024 GMC Sierra HD, we are offering so much more than a road companion. Without compromising on luxury and comfort, the truck brings unparalleled trailering assistance technologies, helping enhance customers’ feelings of confidence and power,” said Head of Product Marketing at GM Africa and Middle East, Farah Amhaz. “The 2024 Sierra HD is another vehicle we eagerly anticipate for the region and a strong addition to our premium and capable truck line-up,” he added.
Notably, GM announced that the refreshed 2024 GMC Sierra HD is scheduled to arrive in the Middle East in SLE, SLT and Denali trim levels. The new lineup will shrink from four to three variants as the base Sierra currently on sale in the region will be discontinued. This contrasts with the expanded trim offering introduced by the mid-cycle update in the US and Canada.
Mechanically, the 2024 GMC Sierra HD will keep the naturally aspirated 6.6L V8 L8T gasoline engine rated at 401 horsepower and 464 pound-feet of torque as the only option available in Middle East countries. However, it will now be matched to the Allison-branded 10-speed automatic transmission, replacing the current six-speed automatic.
The refreshed 2024 GMC Sierra HD will officially launch sometime next year in the Middle East, with a lineup that will include 2500HD and 3500HD versions in Regular Cab, Extended Cab and Crew Cab body styles. All will stand out for their sophisticated new front design and a heavily reworked interior with the latest connectivity technologies. More specific details and exact availability will be announced at a later date.
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I just sent a request to GM Authority to research and author an article regarding how vehicles of similar model (same vehicle with different market name) are equipped when sold in foreign markets. EPA and DOT requirements in the USA are not imposed on foreign markets. I’d like to know how they are different and the ATP for the various countries. My guess is that the South American countries get a skinny version of what is sold in the USA market whether the vehicle is made in the USA or in SA. I’m curious about the ATP for these sales also. (Not so much interested in anything where the vehicle sales for a model were only four for the quarter.)
I lived in Saudi Arabia for a year. I was given a GMC Jimmy for a company vehicle. It was fully equipped but not over the top (LS level, cloth, 4×4). Interestingly, it was made in the USA and designed to burn premium leaded gasoline and ran like a scalded dog. Yes, boys and girls, other countries don’t do everything the USA does for emissions.
While Mercedes was a top vehicle for wealthy Saudis, the Chevrolet Caprice was a huge seller and somewhat of a performance status symbol. It was available at the time in an SS model with a big block burning premium leaded gasoline. Yes, they would go very fast on the highway (or even in residential areas as is the case with Saudis).
The Mercedes vehicle range was really different than the North American models – they used the same badging but the vehicles were equipped with much less equipment, less sound insulation, and little in the way of DOT and EPA equipment. They absolutely could not be titled for the street in the USA. Same with Europe – the European market offers a much lower trim Mercedes in the same model as the ones sold in the USA. They sell cars and trucks for transportation in Europe and not so much for elite ownership and status. They make a good vehicle.
But why sell anything other than top heavy vehicles in the USA if 1) the manufacturer is limited due to CAFE standards and 2) people buy them fully equipped.
Still, I’d like to see how the foreign markets equip vehicles compared to the USA and what the average transaction price is for those similar to the ones sold here.
Addendum: Everything written in my first post is true. I did check gasoline produced for consumer use in Saudi Arabia now and vehicles consume unleaded 87 or unleaded 91 octane fuel (USA/Canada ratings).